Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM)”:
1.Under the scheme, State Governments are being assisted in training and demonstrating agricultural machinery.
2.Under the scheme, Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) is set up to help the farmers to procure various farm machinery and equipment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Farm mechanisation helps increase productivity through timely and efficient use of other inputs and natural resources while at the same time reducing the cost of cultivation and the drudgery associated with various farm operations.

Under the Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation (SMAM), State Governments are being assisted in training and demonstrating agricultural machinery and helping farmers procure various farm machinery and equipment besides setting up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC).

Source: Economic Survey 2023